Although former Toon centre-back Jonathan Woodgate earned two caps under Fabio Capello .. he has not featured in his team for over a year,

But the 29-year-old (not for the first time) he says he is over the groin problem that damaged his career.

Woodgate: "I think I've got no chance of making the World Cup.

"But I haven't given up, and until I'm told I'm not included ... I will have hope.

"I don't train all the time, as well, and he (Capello) likes people who train every day, so, we'll see what happens.

"I probably won't make the cut, but Jermain Defoe can do anything he wants to do, and Fabio Capello seems to have a lot of faith in him.

"He's been outstanding, he can make a massive impact in the World Cup, without a doubt."